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“Can/may/will you help me with this?”
Which word to use when we ask for help?
Some conditions:
We know that the person asked is able to do it.
We don't know if the person asked is able to do it.
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What is the difference between 'can', 'could', 'may' and 'might'?
I'm a native English speaker and I've been doing some research into English grammar for a programme I'm working on. However, on looking into modal verbs, I've only just come to appreciate how subtle ...
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Difference between “can” and “may” [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
Can/May/Will you help me with this?
Which is correct if I want to request for a pen?
Can I have your pen please?
May I have your pen please?
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Should I use “can” or 'may" [duplicate]
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“Can/may/will you help me with this?”
Here is the sentence:
If you like you {can|may} translate this text to English.
What word should I use here and why.
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“can I speak to Mr Tom” or “May I speak to Mr Tom” which one is correct [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
Can/May/Will you help me with this?
Difference between “can” and “may”
Can I speak to Mr Tom?
May I speak to Mr Tom?
Which one is correct?
My thinking is ...
